Club Rating

Introduction to Club Rating Assessments

A player’s rating is determined by his or her skill level. Ratings are very subjective and sometimes personal and this guide is meant to guide our club to a consistent level of ratings. Most clubs divide play between levels of players to ensure that participants are allowed to play with players of a similar level, offering a better chance that the individuals will have a competitive and fun match. Determination of this level can be controversial as players often believe that they are at a higher level than their skills dictate.

We ask you to take the time to consider these skill level guidelines and form your own view of the level you believe you have achieved to date. We anticipate that your skill levels will improve over time which in turn will improve your rating.

NBPA Skill Level Guidelines

When you have ticked the skills which you believe you have mastered, please enter your name and click the SUBMIT button. Your answers will be reviewed by the committee and adjusted if necessary after discussion with you.

13) Can control play at the non-volley zone line, keeping their opponents back and controlling the speed or placement of the ball

14) Consistently uses shots to create and hit “gaps”

15) Recognises and exploits the weaknesses in their opponent’s game

16) Can poach effectively

17) Maintains patience in rallies

18) Has excellent mobility

19) Has good quickness

20) Has excellent hand-eye coordination

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4.5 and 5.0 Skill Level

The 4.5 player is distinguished from the 4.0 player by increased skills, a higher level of strategy, quickness of hands, judicious use of power, superior placement of shots and consistently fewer unforced errors. The 5.0 player is even more consistent in all skills than the 4.5 player with very few, if any, unforced errors.

* If a person cannot move quickly enough due to physical restrictions, then a rating will be reduced according to the physical limitations as related to playing the game.